MUMBAI: An Indian Navy Sea King helicopter carried out an urgent medical evacuation on Saturday, rescuing an injured seafarer from SCI crude oil tanker MT Desh Shakti off the coast of Mumbai, the Navy said.Despite a ‘red alert’ due to incessant rain, poor visibility and rough seas, the helicopter skilfully evacuated the injured seafarer using…
MUMBAI: Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing him smiling while discussing recent monsoon-related deaths in the city.The video was recorded on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan, where Satam was seen speaking with NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil.In the video, Satam says, “Yesterday, it was because…
MUMBAI: Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, connecting Surat and Bilimora, will be inaugurated in 2027. He added that nearly 80 per cent of India’s first high-speed rail corridor has already been completed, with the remaining sections set to open in phases.Speaking to…
MUMBAI: The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai on Saturday, warning of extremely heavy rainfall across the city.As per precaution, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been directed to remain closed for the afternoon session on July 4 to ensure the safety of students.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also appealed to residents…
According to Maha Mumbai Metro, trains are operating normally between Andheri West and Dahanukarwadi. (File photo used for representational purpose) MUMBAI: Services on Metro Line 2A were affected on Saturday after a technical issue disrupted normal operations between Dahisar East and Kandarpada stations.According to Maha Mumbai Metro, trains are operating normally between Andheri West and…
Visitors watch waves crash against the Marine Drive promenade under dark monsoon skies Photograph by SL Shanth Kumar/TNN MUMBAI: “Bro yeh har saal ka hai, Andheri subway shut hi hoga,” Mumbaikars barely flinch when the season’s first spell of heavy rain arrives. Social media fills up with memes about flooded roads, stranded commuters and delayed…
Tree uprooted near Dadar flower market, traffic restored after clearance MUMBAI: A tree fell on the road near Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market in Dadar (West) in the early hours of Saturday. The incident was reported around 2.31 am.The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, and the BMC’s Garden Department were mobilised to the spot to clear the…
A study by Tata Memorial Hospital evaluated 219 patients who developed low platelet counts during chemotherapy Mumbai: For years, cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital had been consuming papaya leaf extract during chemotherapy cycles without their doctor’s approval. A few years ago, the hospital embarked on a study to find answers regarding its true effectiveness….
FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe Mumbai: The state Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed a strict new compliance order across the entire dairy supply chain to curb adulteration, mandating immediate farm-to-plate surveillance, strict adherence to milk-fat and solids-not-fat standards, and a non-negotiable cold chain maintained at or below 4°C.Violators can face heavy fines of up…
Thane: A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Thane has acquitted five members of a family in an alleged marriage fraud and cheating case after the complainant informed the court that the dispute had been amicably settled and failed to support the prosecution’s case during trial.The case stemmed from an FIR registered at Kalwa…
